A cultural extravagance is one way to describe Mzansi Magics new coming-of-age show, Mgidi Moms .A first-of-its-kind, the original reality series explores the formative journey of Xhosa boys as they transition into manhood through initiation, seen through the eyes of the mothers or zibazana who support them every step of the way.
Similar to the Jewish Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the Hispanic Quinceaera and the American Sweet 16, Mgidi is a Xhosa homecoming celebration. It honours the return of young men who have completed ulwaluko , the traditional rite of passage into manhood.
Like these other cultural milestones, it is a joyful event that brings together family and community through music, dancing and feasting, as the initiates now known as amakrwala are welcomed back as adults.
